PERSONAL ESCHATOLOGY
MODULE 4

From the passage, I have learned that the story of Creation and its unfolding through the covenants is not just a theological narrative but a formative process for the worldview of God’s people. Scripture is not just a source of information; it is a spiritual practice that shapes both individuals and the church community through theological truths rooted in God’s word. N.T. Wright’s emphasis in Surprised by Hope shows how Scripture forms us deeply when read within the life of the church, as it is intended for God’s people first. I have also come to see that the gospel is not only about restoring what was lost in Eden but also about elevating believers into something greater, full participation in Christ’s resurrection life and the reality of Heaven. The discussion of different eschatological models helped me understand that the “rescue” view focuses on leaving Earth, the “restoration” view sees Earth renewed, and the “elevation” view points to a deeper transformation where we share in Heaven’s glory. Models like recapitulation and the New Jerusalem reveal that God’s plan is for all creation to be filled with His presence, as if the whole world becomes His temple. This shapes my understanding of salvation as its renewal and cleansing from corruption. It challenges me to engage Scripture and the sacraments, such as the Lord’s Supper, as central to spiritual formation and to keep my hope theocentric, centered on God Himself, not just on material renewal. Ultimately, I have learned that creation’s future is one of greater glory than its beginning, and this vision should inspire how I live, worship, and anticipate the new creation where renewal, transformation, and God’s presence are fully realized.